Counselor Recommendation Packet

Please submit to your counselor by the first day of school.

• Student Questionnaire.pdf
• Parent Questionnaire.pdf
• Parent Questionnaire (SPANISH )
• S ample Resume.pdf

Transcript Request

Please complete and submit the consent form to Ms. Blalock. Then complete our online transcript request form for senior college applications and scholarship requests. 

• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Transcript Request Link for Colleges & Scholarships

Quick Guide	Junior Presentation

College Planning Timeline

Junior Year Spring:

• Register for late Summer or Fall SAT and/or ACT tests. Read about test optional schools .
  • SAT Info
  • ACT Info
  • AP  Exam Info
• Research colleges in Naviance Student and save colleges to "Colleges I’m Thinking About".
• Consider touring colleges in person if possible. Some schools may have virtual options! 
• Application Timeline Spreadsheet
• Participate in the College Application Workshop Sessions first week of August.
• Reach out to 1-2 teachers before the end of the school year to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
• Send this Google Form to a teacher NOT writing your recommendation letter if you want them to include additional information for your counselor's letter.

Summer:

• Complete the Parent & Student Questionnaires above by the first day of school.
• Many college applications are available on August 1. Begin preparing for the actual application process: draft application essays; collect writing samples; and assemble portfolios or audition tapes.
  • Review Common Application  prompts
• Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center if you hope to play Division I or II sports
• Begin looking for scholarships on Naviance. Check out the FAFSA4caster to estimate your eligibility for federal student aid.

Senior Year Fall:

• Submit transcript request to Ms. Blalock at least 30 days in advance of college deadlines
• Complete & submit college applications - be aware of application and priority scholarship deadlines
• Fill out the FAFSA when available and apply for scholarships

Senior Year Winter:

• Apply for scholarships (sent out in weekly newsletter)
• Complete CSS profile  ifapplicable